Deputy Chief Estates Officer

Responsibilities

• To Leads the Development of technical specifications and performance standards tofacilitate procurement of furniture, parts, machinery and equipment as well as construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of buildings and motor vehicles
  
• To Leads Preparation or review of bills of quantities design or other specifications or costing for goods and services that I supplied internally or outsourced
  
• To Leads the implementation of technical projects including constructions, repair and maintenance of physical infrastructure and facilities in order to ensure conformity to policies procedures, standards and contractual obligations
  
• To Leads the implementation of planned preventive maintenance programs and schedules
  
• To Leads the development and implementation of key operational and building management procedures and standards to ensure that they are effective represent best practice and are properly adhered to across the University
  
• Oversee the deployment of staff and upkeep of the University grounds gardens, roadways and paths
  
• To Leads the Development and review of coast effective construction and maintenance measures using internal resources or eternal contractors where appropriate.
  
• Provides technical leadership on the section of external engineering contractors and contract terms during the process of procurement
• To Leads the implementation of safety emergency and security measures for allworks and fleet management including provision of equipment or accessories like fire and intruder alarms emergency lighting roads sign posts and fire extinguishers
  
• To Leads the inspection and commissioning of completed construction and maintenance contracts

Requirements

• Should have a Master’s degree in Estates Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying,Built Environment, Valuation, and Physical Planning from recognized institution
• Must be registered with professional body
  
• Should have a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management.
  
• Should have strong leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills as well as good communication skills
  
• Should have the ability to manage simultaneous projects and to coordinate a safe and efficient operating environment
  
• Should be computer literate capable of using all software packages to support his work
  
• Should have worked for at least six (6) years’ experience three (3) of which should have been at senior level in construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure
  
• Should have sound knowledge of project management strategic planning and budgeting